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ACC1 MSc in Agriculture, Climate Change & TransitionsAwards

No Programme Award Assigned

Course Stream Code: ACC1

Mode of Delivery: Taught - Full Time

No. of Semesters : 2

NFQ Level: 9

EQF Level: 7

EHEA Level: Second Cycle

Embedded Award: No

Language of Instruction: English

Valid From: 2016-17 (01-09-16 – 31-08-17)

Course: MSc in Agricultural Climate Change & Transitions

Discipline: College of Science

Location: NUIG

Course Stream Director: CHARLES SPILLANE

Educational Aim of Course Stream: n/a

Clearing House Code: GYS011.


Semester Schedules

Code: 1ACC1 / Location: NUIG / 55 ECTS / Semester 1

Core

Mod Code Module Title Co-ordinator Level ECTSCredits

FT ContactHours

PT ContactHours

WrittenAssessment

ContinuousAssessment

Oral, AudioVisual orPracticalAssessment

Department-basedAssessment

Research Study Abroad Computer-basedAssessment

PAB5104 Gender,Agriculture &ClimateChange(Approved)

9 5 1.67 0.00 50 50 0 0 0 0 0

PAB5117 UnderstandingIreland’sAgriculture &AgriFoodSector(Approved) ( Part1 of 2 )

9 5 1.50 0.00 0 100 0 0 0 0 0

PAB5115 AgriFoodSustainability& Agri-ResilienceChallenges(Approved) ( Part1 of 2 )

9 5 0.83 0.00 0 50 50 0 0 0 0

PAB5116 UnderstandingAgriBusiness& AgriFoodMarket Trends(Approved) ( Part1 of 2 )

9 5 0.83 0.00 0 50 50 0 0 0 0

PAB5101 ClimateChange,Agricultural &Global FoodSecurity(Approved)

9 5 1.67 0.00 50 50 0 0 0 0 0

PAB3101 Soil Science(Approved)

8 5 2.17 0.00 60 40 0 0 0 0 0

PAB5111 PAB5111CCAFSPerspectives(Approved) ( Part1 of 2 )

9 5 1.58 0.00 0 100 0 0 0 0 0


Code: 1ACC1 / Location: NUIG / 55 ECTS / Semester 2

Core

Mod Code Module Title Co-ordinator Level ECTSCredits

FT ContactHours

PT ContactHours

WrittenAssessment

ContinuousAssessment

Oral, AudioVisual orPracticalAssessment

Department-basedAssessment

Research Study Abroad Computer-basedAssessment

PAB5110 CCAFS ScienceCommunication(Approved)

9 5 1.67 0.00 0 100 0 0 0 0 0

PAB5109 PAB5109AgriBiologicalResponses toClimate Change(Approved)

9 5 1.67 0.00 50 50 0 0 0 0 0

PAB5108 ClimateChange, NaturalResources &Livelihoods(Approved)

9 5 1.67 0.00 100 0 0 0 0 0 0

PAB4104 Plant and Agri-Biotechnologies(Approved)

8 5 1.67 0.00 100 0 0 0 0 0 0

PAB5117 UnderstandingIreland’sAgriculture &AgriFood Sector(Approved) ( Part 2of 2 )

9 5 1.50 0.00 0 100 0 0 0 0 0

PAB5115 AgriFoodSustainability &Agri-ResilienceChallenges(Approved) ( Part 2of 2 )

9 5 0.83 0.00 0 50 50 0 0 0 0

PAB5116 UnderstandingAgriBusiness &AgriFood MarketTrends(Approved) ( Part 2of 2 )

9 5 0.83 0.00 0 50 50 0 0 0 0

PAB5111 PAB5111CCAFSPerspectives(Approved) ( Part 2of 2 )

9 5 1.58 0.00 0 100 0 0 0 0 0

Year 1 Awards :


Degree of Master of Science (Exit Only)


PO Delivery Using DETAILED MappingsProgramme Outcome Domains PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8

M/E Supporting Modules

CORE PAB5104: Gender, Agriculture & Climate Change

1 4 3 6 2 2 1 2

CORE PAB5117: Understanding Ireland’s Agriculture & AgriFood Sector

2

1

2 2 3

CORE PAB5115: AgriFood Sustainability & Agri-Resilience Challenges

1 3 2 4 4 2 1 2

CORE PAB5116: Understanding AgriBusiness & AgriFood Market Trends

1

1

1 2

CORE PAB5101: Climate Change, Agricultural & Global Food Security

4 4 4 4 4 2 4 4

CORE PAB3101: Soil Science

1 2 2 5 3

1 1

CORE PAB5111: PAB5111 CCAFS Perspectives

2 2 5 5

5 5

CORE PAB5110: CCAFS Science Communication

3

3

5 5 5

CORE PAB5109: PAB5109 AgriBiological Responses to Climate Change

3 5 5 4 5 1 1 5

CORE PAB5108: Climate Change, Natural Resources & Livelihoods

5 5 3 4 5 5

5

CORE PAB4104: Plant and Agri-Biotechnologies

3 3 3 3 3

1 3


PO1.: Knowledge - Breadth 1. a broad and in-depth understanding of agricultural transitions needed for climate change response in Europe and globally2. the ability to identify and assess agricultural and rural development and food security options in a given environment

Supporting Modules

PAB5104 - Gender, Agriculture & Climate ChangeLO 1: Understand climate change and gender linked ramifications in four pillars of food security: food availability, foodaccessibility, food utilization and food systems stability.

PAB5117 - Understanding Ireland’s Agriculture & AgriFood SectorLO 1: Summarise the main factors which have affected the development of agriculture in Ireland

LO 2: Explain the linkages between agri-related research across different research areas;

PAB5115 - AgriFood Sustainability & Agri-Resilience ChallengesLO 1: Describe the major sustainability and resilience challenges facing the agriculture and agrifood sector globally

PAB5116 - Understanding AgriBusiness & AgriFood Market TrendsLO 1: Summarise the dynamics of national and international agrifood markets and trends

PAB5101 - Climate Change, Agricultural & Global Food SecurityLO 1: Demonstrate knowledge of the current climate change challenges regarding sustainable global development.

LO 2: Display a clear understanding of the implications of these challenges on sustainable production and global foodsecurity.

LO 3: Identify and discuss the issues and evidence surrounding these challenges and related approaches tomitigation.

LO 4: Evaluate options for climate change mitigation and adaptation stategies in the context of sustainable productionand food security.

PAB3101 - Soil ScienceLO 1: Critically assess the importance of links between plant and crop communities and their prevailing environment,including climate, soil type, and the availability of water and nutrients.

PAB5111 - PAB5111 CCAFS PerspectivesLO 1: Consider how different disciplines and sectors have differing perspectives regarding climate change,agriculture and food security

LO 2: Appreciate how presentations and case studies on CCAFS topics can be differently framed by different sectorsand disciplines


Supporting Modules

PAB5110 - CCAFS Science CommunicationLO 1: Critically evaluate which sources of information regarding climate change, agriculture and food security aremost reliable and trustworthy.

LO 2: Discuss a technical scientific topic for various audiences through news print, broadcast and social media

LO 3: Identify key approaches and constraints for environmental and risk communication regarding CCAFS

PAB5109 - PAB5109 AgriBiological Responses to Climate ChangeLO 1: Appreciate how climate change can impact on environmental adaptation of biological organisms of relevance toagriculture and agri-food systems

LO 3: Describe how susceptibility to, or tolerance of stress can explain plant survival and habitat preferences

LO 5: Describe different plant stresses and the implications for global crop productivity.

PAB5108 - Climate Change, Natural Resources & LivelihoodsLO 1: Describe which social or economic groups within the community are particularly vulnerable to climate change

LO 2: Evaluate which resources are most important to the livelihoods of different social groups

LO 3: Identify how current climate hazards affect livelihoods and related resources of different groups

LO 4: Assess which livelihoods resources are most vulnerable to climate change

LO 5: Investigate adaptation and mitigation strategies to maintain viable livliehoods when faced with climate changechallenges

PAB4104 - Plant and Agri-BiotechnologiesLO 1: To provide an advanced understanding of the range and applications of plant and agricultural biotechnologiesfor meeting human needs.

LO 2: To be able to describe plant and livestock improvement strategies using biotechnological approaches.

LO 3: To consider how biotechnological approaches can be used to meet agricultural and sustainability challenges.


PO2.: Knowledge - Kind 3. an interdisciplinary understanding of climate change, its potential impact on agriculture with a specific focus on developing countries

Supporting Modules


LO 2: Outline gender linked differences in other key issues in the context of climate change (water, health, migrationpatterns due to environmental degradation)

LO 3: Underline the importance of involving women as agents of change in climate change responses andincorporate gender perspectives in research agendas, information, and climate change responses.

LO 4: Appreciate the gender-relevance of frameworks for policy analysis, databases, methods and ex ante impactassessment for planning responses to climate change in agriculture.


LO 3: Identify research priorities and opportunities for improving sustainability and resilience of agriculture andagrifood systems

LO 4: Have an improved understanding how different research skills and inter-disciplinary approaches can developand deliver agri-sustainability innovations






LO 5: Relate different soils to their possible agricultural uses, and consider the possible environmental impacts ofthese.


Supporting Modules

PAB5111 - PAB5111 CCAFS PerspectivesLO 2: Appreciate how presentations and case studies on CCAFS topics can be differently framed by different sectorsand disciplines

LO 3: Critically review case studies and perspectives in the context of CCAFS challenges


LO 2: Discuss the difference between avoidance, acclimation and adaptation


LO 4: Summarise photosynthetic pathways and how they are affected by different environmental conditions, includingclimate change











PO3.: Skill - Range 4. an understanding of the interdisciplinary scientific research & action needed for social, technical and institutional innovations in agricultural development issues

Supporting Modules

PAB5104 - Gender, Agriculture & Climate ChangeLO 3: Underline the importance of involving women as agents of change in climate change responses andincorporate gender perspectives in research agendas, information, and climate change responses.


LO 5: Generate ideas for gender sensitive responses to the effects of climate change – in technology developmentsand financing mechanisms (gender analysis of budget lines and financial instruments for climate change, gender-sensitive investments in programmes for adaptation, mitigation, technology transfer and capacity building).

PAB5117 - Understanding Ireland’s Agriculture & AgriFood SectorLO 2: Explain the linkages between agri-related research across different research areas;

PAB5115 - AgriFood Sustainability & Agri-Resilience ChallengesLO 3: Identify research priorities and opportunities for improving sustainability and resilience of agriculture andagrifood systems


PAB5116 - Understanding AgriBusiness & AgriFood Market TrendsLO 5: Appreciate the contribution of different disciplines and research approaches for developing and implementing abusiness plan for an agrifood product or service








Supporting Modules




LO 4: Present and discuss opinions in an open forum as a group and individually.

LO 5: Learn how to present questions to different CCAFS stakeholders and to engage in dialogue with otherdisciplines/sectors regarding CCAFS topics



LO 5: Consider different approaches for the analysis and implementation of effective science communication






PAB5108 - Climate Change, Natural Resources & LivelihoodsLO 2: Evaluate which resources are most important to the livelihoods of different social groups




Supporting Modules





PO4.: Skill - Selectivity 5. effective engagement in climate smart agricultural development and natural resource management.

Supporting Modules


LO 2: Outline gender linked differences in other key issues in the context of climate change (water, health, migrationpatterns due to environmental degradation)



LO 5: Generate ideas for gender sensitive responses to the effects of climate change – in technology developmentsand financing mechanisms (gender analysis of budget lines and financial instruments for climate change, gender-sensitive investments in programmes for adaptation, mitigation, technology transfer and capacity building).

LO 6: Outline how governments can incorporate gender perspectives into their interventions on climate change


LO 2: Describe the major sustainability and resilience challenges facing the agriculture and agrifood sector in Ireland








Supporting Modules


LO 2: Relate the characters of plant communities to variation in nutrient status, soil and salinity.

LO 3: Describe, measure and calculate key characteristics of soils from different habitats.

LO 4: Make and interpret soil profiles and texture triangles.
















Supporting Modules





PO5.: Competence - Context 6. a clear understanding of the relationships in the natural resources-plant-environment continuum (climate, crop, livestock, and natural risk management)

Supporting Modules

PAB5104 - Gender, Agriculture & Climate ChangeLO 2: Outline gender linked differences in other key issues in the context of climate change (water, health, migrationpatterns due to environmental degradation)


PAB5117 - Understanding Ireland’s Agriculture & AgriFood SectorLO 1: Summarise the main factors which have affected the development of agriculture in Ireland

LO 2: Explain the linkages between agri-related research across different research areas;




LO 5: Suggest strategies for improving the sustainability and resilience potential of agricultural and agri-food activitiesrelated to their own research area/topic

PAB5116 - Understanding AgriBusiness & AgriFood Market TrendsLO 1: Summarise the dynamics of national and international agrifood markets and trends






Supporting Modules


LO 2: Relate the characters of plant communities to variation in nutrient status, soil and salinity.
















PO6.: Competence - Role 7. postgraduate degree level capacities for decision making to meet climate change challenges in Europe and in third nations.8. facility with different communication techniques to implement research outcomes needed for agricultural transitions.

Supporting Modules

PAB5104 - Gender, Agriculture & Climate ChangeLO 5: Generate ideas for gender sensitive responses to the effects of climate change – in technology developmentsand financing mechanisms (gender analysis of budget lines and financial instruments for climate change, gender-sensitive investments in programmes for adaptation, mitigation, technology transfer and capacity building).

LO 6: Outline how governments can incorporate gender perspectives into their interventions on climate change

PAB5117 - Understanding Ireland’s Agriculture & AgriFood SectorLO 4: Write a report placing their own research topic in the broader context of Irish agriculture and agrifood systems;

LO 5: Demonstrate an improved ability to make oral and written communications of their research topic in context ofIrish agriculture and agrifood systems;

PAB5115 - AgriFood Sustainability & Agri-Resilience ChallengesLO 5: Suggest strategies for improving the sustainability and resilience potential of agricultural and agri-food activitiesrelated to their own research area/topic

LO 6: Communicate in an Elevator Pitch format how their research topic can be relevant to agriculture and agrifoodsustainability

PAB5116 - Understanding AgriBusiness & AgriFood Market TrendsLO 4: Develop and present a business plan for exploitation of an international market

LO 5: Appreciate the contribution of different disciplines and research approaches for developing and implementing abusiness plan for an agrifood product or service

PAB5101 - Climate Change, Agricultural & Global Food SecurityLO 3: Identify and discuss the issues and evidence surrounding these challenges and related approaches tomitigation.



Supporting Modules









LO 4: Assess the efficacy of different science communication approaches in context of CCAFS









PO7.: Competence - Learning to Learn 9. the capacity to integrate new information on development, agriculture and climate change issues into their understanding.

Supporting Modules

PAB5104 - Gender, Agriculture & Climate ChangeLO 5: Generate ideas for gender sensitive responses to the effects of climate change – in technology developmentsand financing mechanisms (gender analysis of budget lines and financial instruments for climate change, gender-sensitive investments in programmes for adaptation, mitigation, technology transfer and capacity building).

PAB5117 - Understanding Ireland’s Agriculture & AgriFood SectorLO 3: Identify priority and opportunity areas in which research can assist the development of Irish agriculture andagrifood systems;

LO 4: Write a report placing their own research topic in the broader context of Irish agriculture and agrifood systems;

LO 5: Demonstrate an improved ability to make oral and written communications of their research topic in context ofIrish agriculture and agrifood systems;

PAB5115 - AgriFood Sustainability & Agri-Resilience ChallengesLO 5: Suggest strategies for improving the sustainability and resilience potential of agricultural and agri-food activitiesrelated to their own research area/topic





PAB3101 - Soil ScienceLO 5: Relate different soils to their possible agricultural uses, and consider the possible environmental impacts ofthese.


Supporting Modules












PAB4104 - Plant and Agri-BiotechnologiesLO 3: To consider how biotechnological approaches can be used to meet agricultural and sustainability challenges.


PO8.: Competence - Insight 10. demonstrate an in-depth understanding of climate change and its linkage to the global environmental changes11. the capability to identify critical aspects of professional situations within natural resource man-agement in relation to agricultural activities

Supporting Modules

PAB5104 - Gender, Agriculture & Climate ChangeLO 3: Underline the importance of involving women as agents of change in climate change responses andincorporate gender perspectives in research agendas, information, and climate change responses.


PAB5115 - AgriFood Sustainability & Agri-Resilience ChallengesLO 3: Identify research priorities and opportunities for improving sustainability and resilience of agriculture andagrifood systems

LO 5: Suggest strategies for improving the sustainability and resilience potential of agricultural and agri-food activitiesrelated to their own research area/topic





PAB3101 - Soil ScienceLO 5: Relate different soils to their possible agricultural uses, and consider the possible environmental impacts ofthese.







Supporting Modules















Who Can AccessStaff Member Staff Number

CORA COSTELLO 0023560S

PETER MC KEOWN 0111364S

CLAIRE MITCHELL 0023293S

PAB5104: Gender,Agriculture & ClimateChange( Semester:1 Core )

Module Details

Title Short: Gender, Agriculture & Climate Change APPROVED


Module Code: PAB5104

ECTS Credits: 5

NFQ Level: 9

EQF Level: 7


Valid From: 2016-17 (01-09-16 – 31-08-17)

Teaching Period: Semester 1

Module Delivered in 2 programme(s)

Module Owner: UNA MURRAY

Module Discipline: NAT_SCI - School of Natural Sciences

Acknowledgment: Student Self Study Hours = 80 How the student uses their 80 hrs of self-study hours (how much time todevote to different assignments) for this module Lectures =14 hours Tutorials = 3 X 2 hours = 6 hours Sittingexams = 2 hours Reading assigned textbook chapters = 25 hours Reading assigned PDFs of literature = 25hours Preparing for exams =28 hours TOTAL = 100 hours Each 5 ECTS module should involve the studentdoing at least 100 hours of work, including attending lectures, reading, writing coursework, preparing forexams and sitting exams.

Module Description: This module will address climate change from a social perspective, including considering how its causesand effects relate to concepts of equity. This will include examining issues such as gender equality, humanrights and livelihoods in relation to climate change, agriculture and food security.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:

LO1 Understand climate change and gender linked ramifications in four pillars of food security: food availability, food accessibility,food utilization and food systems stability.

LO2 Outline gender linked differences in other key issues in the context of climate change (water, health, migration patterns due toenvironmental degradation)

LO3 Underline the importance of involving women as agents of change in climate change responses and incorporate genderperspectives in research agendas, information, and climate change responses.

LO4 Appreciate the gender-relevance of frameworks for policy analysis, databases, methods and ex ante impact assessment forplanning responses to climate change in agriculture.

LO5 Generate ideas for gender sensitive responses to the effects of climate change – in technology developments and financingmechanisms (gender analysis of budget lines and financial instruments for climate change, gender-sensitive investments inprogrammes for adaptation, mitigation, technology transfer and capacity building).

LO6 Outline how governments can incorporate gender perspectives into their interventions on climate change


Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content

Gender Roles & Relations in AgricultureGender sensitive research, gender & agriculture and food security, nutrition and gender linkages.

Gender and Climate Change ScenariosDemographics & women farmers, gender analysis in agriculture, gender & institutional change

Written Assessment

AssessmentType

AssessmentDescription

Outcomeaddressed

% oftotal

MarksOut of

PassMarks

Sitting AssessmentPeriod

AssessmentDate

Duration Mandatory

Paper 1 -Written

N/A 1,2,3,4,5,6 50.00 100 0 FirstSitting

Semester 1 n/a 2:00 True

Assessment is marked as bondable but has no matching assessments

Continuous Assessment

AssessmentType


Outcomeaddressed

% oftotal

MarksOut of

PassMarks


AssessmentDate

Duration Mandatory

Essay 1 n/a 1,2,3,4,5,6 50.00 100 0 FirstSitting

Semester 1 n/a 0 True

No Oral, Audio Visual or Practical Assessment

No Department-based Assessment

No Research

No Study Abroad

No Computer-based Assessment

The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment



Module Workload

Workload: Full Time

Workload Type WorkLoad Description LearningOutcomes

Hours Frequency AverageWeeklyLearnerWorkload

Lecture 2 hour duration 1,2,3,4,5,6 14 PerSemester

1.17

Tutorial 2 hour duration 1,2,3,4,5,6 6 PerSemester

0.50

Independent & DirectedLearning (Non-contact)

No Description 1,2,3,4,5,6 80 PerSemester

6.67

Total Hours 100.00

Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.33

Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.67

This module has no Part Time workload.

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources

Denton, F. 2002, Climate change vulnerability, impacts, and adaptation: why does gender matter?. Gender & Development, 10(2),10-20.

Nelson, V., Meadows, K., Cannon, T., Morton, J., & Martin, A. 2002, Uncertain predictions, invisible impacts, and the need tomainstream gender in climate change adaptations. Gender & Development, 10(2), 51-59.

Dankelman, I. 2002, Climate change: Learning from gender analysis and women's experiences of organising for sustainabledevelopment. Gender & Development, 10(2), 21-29.

Demetriades, J., & Esplen, E. 2008, The gender dimensions of poverty and climate change adaptation. IDS bulletin, 39(4), 24-31.

Terry, G. 2009, No climate justice without gender justice: an overview of the issues. Gender & Development, 17(1), 5-18.

Pettit, J. 2004, Climate justice: A new social movement for atmospheric rights.

Meyer, L. H., & Roser, D. 2010, Climate justice and historical emissions. Critical review of international social and politicalphilosophy, 13(1), 229-253.

Kverndokk, S., Nævdal, E., & Nøstbakken, L. 2013, The Trade-off between Intra-and Intergenerational Equity in Climate Policy (No.4285). CESifo Working Paper.

Burns, W. C. 2011, Climate geoengineering: solar radiation management and its implications for intergenerational equity.Stanford Journal of Law, Science & Policy

Brown, L. R., Feldstein, H. S., Haddad, L., & Peña, C. 1995, Women: The key to food security.

Masika, R. (Ed.) 2002, Gender, development, and climate change., Oxfam.

Timothy Cadman 2013, Climate Change and Global Policy Regimes

Dankelman, I. 2010, Gender and Climate Change: An Introduction., Earthscan London, UK.

FAO and CCAFS 2013, Gender and Climate Change Research in Agriculture and Food Security for Rural Developmenthttp://www.fao.org/docrep/018/i3385e/i3385e.pdf

Gender in Agriculture Sourcebook 200, Gender in Agriculture Sourcebook, World Bank, Washington DC, USA

This module does not have any article/paper resources

This module does not have any other resources

Module Full Time Equivalent


Discipline %

School of Natural Sciences 100

Module Delivered in

Course Stream Code Course Stream Title

ACC1 ACC1 MSc in Agriculture, Climate Change & Transitions (Approved)

MCA1 MCA1 M.Sc. (Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security) (Approved)

Module Instructors

Module Instructors

Staff Member Staff Email

PETER MC KEOWN [email protected]

CHARLES SPILLANE [email protected]

UNA MURRAY [email protected]

PAB5117: UnderstandingIreland’s Agriculture &AgriFood Sector( Semester:1 Core )

Module Details

Title Short: Understanding Ireland’s Agriculture & AgriFood Sector APPROVED



ECTS Credits: 5

NFQ Level: 9

EQF Level: 7


Valid From: 2016-17 (01-09-16 – 31-08-17)

Teaching Period: Semester 1 and Semester 2


Module Owner: PETER MC KEOWN


Module Level: Pass

Module Description: The module is designed to allow postgraduate students working on an agri or agrifood related topics tocontextualise their research within the broader context of agriculture and the agrifood sector in Ireland.Students will be enabled to understand the origins of the Irish agriculture and agrifood sectors, currentstatus, challenges and opportunities of national and international relevance. The module will be of particularrelevance to PhD and Masters degree students within the Plant and AgriBiosciences Research Centre,Teagasc Walsh Fellows in NUI Galway and other universities, and in general any research students seekingto contextualise their research through improved understanding of Ireland agriculture and agrifood systems.The module will be taught in conjunction with experts from Teagasc and other partner organisations of thePABC, and will include lectures/seminars from leading international experts. The course will provide anoverview of the origins of Irish agriculture, its place in local, national and European context, the policy whichregulates it and how research in related areas contributes to its continued sustainable development.Students will augment their learning experience with a visit to a local farming enterprise and interaction withthe agricultural community. Students will conclude the module by making a presentation of a topic ofrelevance to Irish agriculture; and by writing a report that describes how their own area of Thesis researchrelates to the wider context of the field. This report will be of written following the guidelines for Thesispreparation (including referencing), to ensure that it can be adapted as a component of the introductorychapter of the student’s Thesis. Successful completion of the module will depend upon satisfactoryperformance in both elements of the assessment.

Learning Outcomes


LO1 Summarise the main factors which have affected the development of agriculture in Ireland

LO2 Explain the linkages between agri-related research across different research areas;

LO3 Identify priority and opportunity areas in which research can assist the development of Irish agriculture and agrifood systems;

LO4 Write a report placing their own research topic in the broader context of Irish agriculture and agrifood systems;

LO5 Demonstrate an improved ability to make oral and written communications of their research topic in context of Irish agricultureand agrifood systems;



Indicative Content

No indicative content

No Written Assessment


AssessmentType


Outcomeaddressed

% oftotal

MarksOut of

PassMarks


AssessmentDate

Duration Mandatory

Essay 1 Writtenreport, ‘Myresearch inits broaderagri-foodcontext’

1,2,3,4 50.00 100 40 FirstSitting


ContinuousAssessment1

Oralpresentation

1,2,3,5 50.00 100 40 FirstSitting


Essay 1 n/a 1,2,3,4 50.00 100 0 SecondSitting

Autumn n/a 0 True


n/a 1,2,3,5 50.00 100 0 SecondSitting

Autumn n/a 0 True



No Research

No Study Abroad





Module Workload

Workload: Full Time



Lecture 10 hours of lectures (student attendance at all lectures iscompulsory and will be monitored).

1,2,3 10 PerSemester

0.83

Directed Learning 2 hours of attendance at student oral presentation (includinga round-table question-and-answer session involving multi-disciplinary experts, farmers and agribusiness panel).

2,5 2 PerSemester

0.17

Field Work 8 hour study visit to a farming enterprise. 1,3 8 PerSemester

0.67

Independent Learning 40 hours for preparation of student's written assignments andoral presentations.

3,4,5 40 PerSemester

3.33

Lecturer SupervisedLearning (Non-contact)

40 hours for reading supplementary material, includingnational reports, provided by lecturers and visiting speakers(to be made available on Blackboard;https://nuigalway.blackboard.com/).

1,2,3,5 40 PerSemester

3.33

Total Hours 100.00




Module Resources

This module does not have any book resources





Discipline %


Module Delivered in



MBS1 MBS1 Structured Masters in AgriBiosciences (full time) (Approved)

MBS2 MBS2 Structured Masters in AgriBiosciences (part-time) (Approved)

SPS1 SPS1 Structured Ph.D. (Science) (Approved)

Module Instructors

Module Instructors



PAB5115: AgriFoodSustainability & Agri-Resilience Challenges( Semester:1 Core )

Module Details

Title Short: AgriFood Sustainability & Agri-Resilience Challenges APPROVED



ECTS Credits: 5

NFQ Level: 9

EQF Level: 7


Valid From: 2016-17 (01-09-16 – 31-08-17)





Module Level: Pass

Module Description: The module will provide researchers with an understanding of the major sustainability and resiliencechallenges facing agriculture and agrifood systems in Ireland and internationally (including in developingand rapidly growing economies). The module will provide students with a cutting-edge understanding ofmajor planetary boundaries relating to agriculture, and their inter-relationships with agriculture, diets, publichealth, food systems, markets and value chains. In the context of the development of future agricultural andagrifood systems in Ireland, students will gain an understanding of different scenarios and trajectories foragriculture and agrifood systems. Students will be required to identify emerging areas for disciplinary andinter-disciplinary research that can improve prospects for addressing sustainability and resilience challengesfacing agriculture and agrifood systems in Ireland and internationally.The module will be taught inconjunction with experts from Teagasc and other partner organisations of the PABC, and will includelectures/seminars from leading international experts. The module will include field course visits toagricultural sustainability initiatives, including value chain and business models that have a substantialagrifood sustainability component. This course is examined by the production of (i) an interactive learningjournal, hosted via Blackboard, in which students will reflect upon each of the taught sessions and assignedelements of the literature; (ii) participation in a Class Excite “Elevator Pitch” workshop in which each studentwill present a case-study of an environmental mitigation strategy.

Learning Outcomes


LO1 Describe the major sustainability and resilience challenges facing the agriculture and agrifood sector globally

LO2 Describe the major sustainability and resilience challenges facing the agriculture and agrifood sector in Ireland

LO3 Identify research priorities and opportunities for improving sustainability and resilience of agriculture and agrifood systems

LO4 Have an improved understanding how different research skills and inter-disciplinary approaches can develop and deliver agri-sustainability innovations

LO5 Suggest strategies for improving the sustainability and resilience potential of agricultural and agri-food activities related totheir own research area/topic

LO6 Communicate in an Elevator Pitch format how their research topic can be relevant to agriculture and agrifood sustainability



Indicative Content




AssessmentType


Outcomeaddressed

% oftotal

MarksOut of

PassMarks


AssessmentDate

Duration Mandatory


Learningjournal

1,2,3,4,5 50.00 100 0 FirstSitting


Oral, Audio Visual or Practical Assessment

AssessmentType


Outcomeaddressed

% oftotal

MarksOut of

PassMarks


AssessmentDate

Duration Mandatory

Oral 1 Class Excite“ElevatorPitch”presentations

1,2,3,4,5,6 50.00 100 0 FirstSitting



No Research

No Study Abroad





Module Workload

Workload: Full Time



Lecture 10 hours of lectures or workshops (student attendance at allis compulsory) - 5 x 2 hour sessions

1,2,3,4 10 Over TwoSemesters

0.42

Field Work 10 hours field visit/course 3,4 10 Over TwoSemesters

0.42

Directed Learning 40 hours working and delivering Excite “Elevator Pitch”presentations

3,4,5,6 40 Over TwoSemesters

1.67

Independent Learning 40 hours – reading and reviewing supplementary lecturematerial, text and web references (will be available onBlackboard, https://nuigalway.blackboard.com/

3,4,5 40 Over TwoSemesters

1.67

Total Hours 100.00




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MBS2 MBS2 Structured Masters in AgriBiosciences (part-time) (Approved)


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PAB5116: UnderstandingAgriBusiness & AgriFoodMarket Trends( Semester:1 Core )

Module Details

Title Short: Understanding AgriBusiness & AgriFood Market Trends APPROVED



ECTS Credits: 5

NFQ Level: 9

EQF Level: 7


Valid From: 2016-17 (01-09-16 – 31-08-17)





Module Level: Pass

Module Description: This module will provide research students with an improved understanding of agribusiness structures anddynamics, in Ireland and internationally. The student will gain insights into agri-economics, agri-business,and agri-market trends. Particular focus will be placed on understanding value chains and the role ofresearch and innovations in driving change, economic and commercial benefits for value-chainstakeholders. Students be provided with insights into food systems and geospatial, material andenvironmental footprint dimensions of agrifood systems. The module will also provide insights into social,demographic, behavioural and gender dimensions of agriculture and agrifood systems, particular in relationto agrifood systems generating both social and economic impacts in Ireland and internationally. The modulewill be taught by NUI Galway PABC members in conjunction with experts from Teagasc and other partnerorganisations of the PABC, and will include lectures/seminars from leading international experts. Themodule will involve a field study visit to the Teagasc Rural and Economy Centre in Athenry. During thecourse, students will maintain a Blackboard journal in which they record their experiences and areencourage to reflect on how the topics relate to the future impacts of their own research; an overview of thisprocess will be included in the first taught session. The final assessment of the course is via a ‘businesselevator pitch’ to a judging jury in which the student presents how an idea developed during a researchprogram (related to their own project, where applicable) could be used to develop a new product, service ormarket opportunity.

Learning Outcomes


LO1 Summarise the dynamics of national and international agrifood markets and trends

LO2 Understand the basic components for developing an agri-business plan

LO3 Identify new export markets for agricultural and food products or services

LO4 Develop and present a business plan for exploitation of an international market

LO5 Appreciate the contribution of different disciplines and research approaches for developing and implementing a business planfor an agrifood product or service



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Reflectivelearningjournal

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Oral 1 Class Excite“Pitch”presentations

1,2,3,4,5 50.00 100 0 FirstSitting



No Research

No Study Abroad





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Workload: Full Time



Lecture 10 hours of lectures (student attendance at all is compulsoryand will be monitored).

1,2,3,4,5 10 Over TwoSemesters

0.42

Field Work 10 hours of field visit/course 1,2,3,4,5 10 Over TwoSemesters

0.42

Directed Learning 20 hours reflective learning journal 1,2,3,4,5 20 Over TwoSemesters

0.83

Independent Learning 20 hours Class Excite presentations 1,2,3,4,5 20 Over TwoSemesters

0.83

Independent Learning 40 hours – supplementary lecture material, text and webreferences, and homework based on particular sessions(available on Blackboard, https://nuigalway.blackboard.com/

1,2,3,4,5 40 Over TwoSemesters

1.67

Total Hours 100.00




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PAB5101: Climate Change,Agricultural & Global FoodSecurity( Semester:1 Core )

Module Details

Title Short: Climate Change, Agricultural & Global Food Security APPROVED



ECTS Credits: 5

NFQ Level: 9

EQF Level: 7


Valid From: 2016-17 (01-09-16 – 31-08-17)



Module Owner: CHARLES SPILLANE


Acknowledgment: Student Self-study hours = 80hrs. How the student uses their 80 hrs of self-study hours (how much time todevote to different assignments) for this module Lectures =14 hours Tutorials = 3 X 2 hours = 6 hours Sittingexams = 2 hours Reading assigned textbook chapters = 25 hours Reading assigned PDFs of literature = 25hours Preparing for exams =28 hours TOTAL = 100 hours Each 5 ECTS module should involve the studentdoing at least 100 hours of work, including attending lectures, reading, writing coursework, preparing forexams and sitting exams.

Module Description: This module provides an introductory overview of the key topics on the Climate Change, Agriculture andGlobal Food Security masters degree. The module will provide students with an introduction to a range ofclimate change, agriculture and food security topics in the context of current challenges regardingsustainable global development.

Learning Outcomes


LO1 Demonstrate knowledge of the current climate change challenges regarding sustainable global development.

LO2 Display a clear understanding of the implications of these challenges on sustainable production and global food security.

LO3 Identify and discuss the issues and evidence surrounding these challenges and related approaches to mitigation.

LO4 Evaluate options for climate change mitigation and adaptation stategies in the context of sustainable production and foodsecurity.



Indicative Content

Climate Change, Agriculture & Global Food SecurityGlobal change & sustainable development, introduction to food security, agriculture & global food security. Climate change background,climate change models, impacts on agriculture (crops), impacts on agriculture (farming systems), food security (global), impacts on foodsecurity (local). Climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies, agricultural and food security policies and plans.

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Module Workload

Workload: Full Time



Lecture 2 hour duration 1,2,3,4 14 PerSemester

1.17

Tutorial 2 hour duration 1,2,3,4 6 PerSemester

0.50


No Description 1,2,3,4 80 PerSemester

6.67

Total Hours 100.00




Module Resources


Godfray, H. C. J., Beddington, J. R., Crute, I. R., Haddad, L., Lawrence, D., Muir, J. F., ... & Toulmin, C. 2010, Climate Change,Agriculture & Global Food Security

Beddington, J., Asaduzzaman, M., & Clark, M. 2012, Achieving food security in the face of climate change: Final report from theCommission on Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change.

Shindell, D., Kuylenstierna, J. C., Vignati, E., van Dingenen, R., Amann, M., Klimont, Z., ... & Fowler, D. 2012, Simultaneouslymitigating near-term climate change and improving human health and food security. Science,

Nelson, G. C., Rosegrant, M. W., Palazzo, A., Gray, I., Ingersoll, C., Robertson, R., ... & You, L. 2010, . Food security, farming, andclimate change to 2050: Scenarios, results, policy options (Vol. 172). Intl Food Policy Res Inst.

Vermeulen, S. J., Aggarwal, P. K., Ainslie, A., Angelone, C., Campbell, B. M., Challinor, A. J., ... & Wollenberg, E. 2012, Options forsupport to agriculture and food security under climate change. Environmental Science & Policy, 15(1), 136-144.

Wheeler, T., & von Braun, J. 2013, Climate change impacts on global food security. Science,

Ariel Dinar, Robert O. Mendelsohn 2011, Handbook on Climate Change and Agriculture.

David B. Lobell, Marshall Burke 201, Climate Change and Food Security: Adapting Agriculture to a Warmer World.

Impact on Agriculture and Costs of Adaptation 200, Impact on Agriculture and Costs of Adaptation





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PAB3101: Soil Science( Semester:1 Core )

Module Details

Title Short: Soil Science APPROVED



ECTS Credits: 5

NFQ Level: 8

EQF Level: 6

EHEA Level: First Cycle

Valid From: 2016-17 (01-09-16 – 31-08-17)





Module Description: An introduction to soil sciences in natural and agricultural environments. The module will also includeassessment of plant interactions with their physical environment. The course examines how the distributionand growth of plants responds to climate, soil, nutrients and salinity. The course will prepare students forunderstanding soil-plant-environment interactions in ecological, physiological and agronomic contexts.

Learning Outcomes


LO1 Critically assess the importance of links between plant and crop communities and their prevailing environment, includingclimate, soil type, and the availability of water and nutrients.

LO2 Relate the characters of plant communities to variation in nutrient status, soil and salinity.

LO3 Describe, measure and calculate key characteristics of soils from different habitats.

LO4 Make and interpret soil profiles and texture triangles.

LO5 Relate different soils to their possible agricultural uses, and consider the possible environmental impacts of these.



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Paper 1 -Written

N/A 1,2,3,4,5 60.00 100 0 FirstSitting



Paper 1 -Written

N/A 1,2,3,4,5 60.00 100 0 SecondSitting

Autumn n/a 2:00 True



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AssessmentDate

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N/A 1,2,3,4,5 40.00 100 0 FirstSitting



ContinuousAssessmentmark iscarried overfrom sitting1

1,2,3,4,5 40.00 100 0 SecondSitting

Autumn n/a 0 True



No Research

No Study Abroad





Module Workload

Workload: Full Time



Lecture 18 hrs lectures 1,2,3,4,5 18 PerSemester

1.50

Lab 8 hrs lab practicals 1,2,3,4,5 8 PerSemester

0.67

Independent Learning Independent Learning 1,2,3,4,5 75 PerSemester

6.25

Total Hours 101.00




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BS9 BS9 B.Sc. Degree (Undenominated) (Approved)

EH2 EH2 Bachelor of Science (Earth and Ocean Sciences) Honours (Approved)

EM1 EM1 Erasmus (Approved)

EV2 EV2 Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) (Hons.) (Approved)

OA1 OA1 Visiting Students (Approved)

OA9 OA9 Occasional Arts modular stream (Approved)

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PAB5111: PAB5111 CCAFSPerspectives( Semester:1 Core )

Module Details

Title Short: PAB5111 CCAFS Perspectives APPROVED



ECTS Credits: 5

NFQ Level: 9

EQF Level: 7


Valid From: 2016-17 (01-09-16 – 31-08-17)






Module Description: This module will provide a range of different and multi-disciplinary perspectives & case studies on ClimateChange, Agriculture and Food Security involving seminars and discussion with CCAFS experts fromgovernment, research centres, universities, NGOs, private sector and other stakeholders. The module willdevelop students breadth of knowledge and perspectives regarding CCAFS and develop critical thinkingskills that are of relevance for research to inform decision-making and actions regarding climate change,agriculture and food security.

Learning Outcomes


LO1 Consider how different disciplines and sectors have differing perspectives regarding climate change, agriculture and foodsecurity

LO2 Appreciate how presentations and case studies on CCAFS topics can be differently framed by different sectors anddisciplines

LO3 Critically review case studies and perspectives in the context of CCAFS challenges

LO4 Present and discuss opinions in an open forum as a group and individually.

LO5 Learn how to present questions to different CCAFS stakeholders and to engage in dialogue with other disciplines/sectorsregarding CCAFS topics



Indicative Content

Analysis of CCAFS perpectivesAnalysis of CCAFS perpectives - analysisis and summary, article critique, preparation and presentation of findings, conclusions anddiscussions.

Case Studies/data setsAnalysis of relevant case studies for CCAFS, present findings, group and individual presentations and discussions.



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No Research

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Module Workload

Workload: Full Time



Lecture 1 hour duration 1,2,3,4,5 13 PerSemester

1.08

Tutorial 2 hour duration 1,2,3,4 6 PerSemester

0.50


No Description 1,2,3,4 80 PerSemester

6.67

Total Hours 99.00




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PAB5110: CCAFS ScienceCommunication( Semester:2 Core )

Module Details

Title Short: CCAFS Science Communication APPROVED



ECTS Credits: 5

NFQ Level: 9

EQF Level: 7


Valid From: 2016-17 (01-09-16 – 31-08-17)





Module Description: Science communication can aim to generate support for scientific research or study, to inform decisionmaking, political and policy thinking. This module will develop an understanding of the interactions betweenscience and society, ensuring an understanding of the social significance of science in society. This modulewith introduce topics in science communication, internet and social media skills, social marketing and criticalthinking regarding science and CCAFS communication activities.

Learning Outcomes


LO1 Critically evaluate which sources of information regarding climate change, agriculture and food security are most reliable andtrustworthy.

LO2 Discuss a technical scientific topic for various audiences through news print, broadcast and social media

LO3 Identify key approaches and constraints for environmental and risk communication regarding CCAFS

LO4 Assess the efficacy of different science communication approaches in context of CCAFS

LO5 Consider different approaches for the analysis and implementation of effective science communication



Indicative Content

Science communicationscience communication, social marketing, internet and social media training



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Module Workload

Workload: Full Time




1.17

Tutorial 2 hour duration 1,2,3,4,5 6 PerSemester

0.50


No Description 1,2,3,4,5 80 PerSemester

6.67

Total Hours 100.00




Module Resources


Nisbet, M. C. 2009, Communicating climate change: Why frames matter for public engagement. Environment: Science and Policyfor Sustainable Development, 51(2), 12-23.

Irwin, A. 2001, Constructing the scientific citizen: science and democracy in the biosciences. Public understanding of science,10(1), 1-18.

Nisbet, M. C., & Scheufele, D. A. 2009, What’s next for science communication? Promising directions and lingering distractions.American Journal of Botany, 96(10), 1767-1778.

Lee, N. R., & Kotler, P. 2011, Social marketing: Influencing behaviors for good., Sage Publications.

The new influencers: A marketer's guide to the new social media 2009, The new influencers: A marketer's guide to the new socialmedia, Linden Publishing.





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SIMON WARREN [email protected]


PAB5109: PAB5109AgriBiological Responses toClimate Change( Semester:2 Core )

Module Details

Title Short: PAB5109 AgriBiological Responses to Climate Change APPROVED



ECTS Credits: 5

NFQ Level: 9

EQF Level: 7


Valid From: 2016-17 (01-09-16 – 31-08-17)






Module Description: Global climate change impacts can already be observed in many physical and biological systems. Climatechange will affect agriculture and forestry systems through higher temps, elevated CO2 concentration,precipitation changes, increased weeds, pests, and disease pressure, and increased vulnerability of carbonpools. This module will examine biological responses of plants/crops and agri-systems to climate changes.

Learning Outcomes


LO1 Appreciate how climate change can impact on environmental adaptation of biological organisms of relevance to agricultureand agri-food systems

LO2 Discuss the difference between avoidance, acclimation and adaptation

LO3 Describe how susceptibility to, or tolerance of stress can explain plant survival and habitat preferences

LO4 Summarise photosynthetic pathways and how they are affected by different environmental conditions, including climatechange

LO5 Describe different plant stresses and the implications for global crop productivity.



Indicative Content

Nutrient cyclingplants and nitrogen availability, compatible solutes.

Plant stressplants and nitrogen availability, drought and plant production, compatible solutes, flooding tolerance, cold and freezing stress, heat stress,photoinhibition and photoprotection, photorespiration

Plant response/ adaptationC4 photosynthesis, CAM photosynthesis as adaptation to limited water availability, response of plants to elevated CO2, vegetation changeand carbon sinks, effect of climate change on senescence and other phenological events, atmospheric pollution and acid rain; gaseousemissions

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Writtenassignmentbased onlecturesessions

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Module Workload

Workload: Full Time




1.17


0.50



6.67

Total Hours 100.00




Module Resources


Yadav et al. 2011, Crop Adaptation to Climate Change, Wiley Blackwell.

Mendelsohn, R., and Dinar, A. 2009, Climate Change and Agriculture: An economic analysis of global impact, adaptation anddistributional effects.

Cohen, S., and Waddell, M. 2009, Climate Change in the 21st Century

Morison, J., and Moredroft, M. 2006, Plant growth and climate change

Crawford, R. 2008, Plants on the Margins





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GALINA BRYCHKOVA [email protected]

PAB5108: Climate Change,Natural Resources &Livelihoods( Semester:2 Core )

Module Details

Title Short: Climate Change, Natural Resources & Livelihoods APPROVED



ECTS Credits: 5

NFQ Level: 9

EQF Level: 7


Valid From: 2016-17 (01-09-16 – 31-08-17)





Module Description: This module deals with how climate change is affecting soils, microbes, water and marine systems,including impacts on sustainable livelihoods and livelihood security. In many instances, climate changeimpacts are requiring an urgent need for response measures that minimize current vulnerabilities. Byunderstanding how climate change impacts on natural resources and capital, response and resiliencesystems for adaptation and mitigation of negative effects of climate change can be fostered.

Learning Outcomes


LO1 Describe which social or economic groups within the community are particularly vulnerable to climate change

LO2 Evaluate which resources are most important to the livelihoods of different social groups

LO3 Identify how current climate hazards affect livelihoods and related resources of different groups

LO4 Assess which livelihoods resources are most vulnerable to climate change

LO5 Investigate adaptation and mitigation strategies to maintain viable livliehoods when faced with climate change challenges



Indicative Content

Water & marineWater availability, collection and usage patterns for different regions of the world. Groups/regions particularly vulnerable to water stress.Impacts of current climate hazards on water availability, quality and demand. Effectiveness and sustainability of current coping strategies forwater stress. Water availability, quality and demand challenges in the future as a result of climate change

Microbes, Soils and CropsLivelihood groups, crops, or species particularly vulnerable to climate variability and change. Livelihoods resources most important toagriculture and adaptation. Impact of current climate hazards (including changing conditions) on agriculture. Sustainability and effectivenessof current coping strategies for livelihoods. Impact of future climate hazards on resources important to agriculture and adaptation.

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No Continuous Assessment



No Research

No Study Abroad





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Workload: Full Time




1.17


0.50



6.67

Total Hours 100.00




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GAVIN COLLINS [email protected]


FIONA BRENNAN [email protected]

PAB4104: Plant and Agri-Biotechnologies( Semester:2 Core )

Module Details

Title Short: Plant and Agri-Biotechnologies APPROVED



ECTS Credits: 5

NFQ Level: 8

EQF Level: 6

EHEA Level: First Cycle

Valid From: 2016-17 (01-09-16 – 31-08-17)



Module Owner: SARA FARRONA


Module Description: This module provides an advanced understanding of plant and agri-biotechnologies. Such biotechnologiesencompass a wide range of technologies and they can be applied for a range of different purposes, such asthe genetic improvement of plant varieties and animal populations to increase their yields or efficiency;genetic characterization and conservation of genetic resources; plant or animal disease diagnosis; vaccinedevelopment; and improvement of feeds. Some of the technologies may be applied to all the food andagriculture sectors, such as the use of molecular DNA markers or genetic modification, while others aremore sector-specific, such as tissue culture (in crops and forest trees), embryo transfer (livestock) ortriploidization and sex-reversal (fish). When appropriately integrated with other technologies for theproduction of food, agricultural products and services, biotechnology can be of significant assistance inmeeting the needs of an expanding and increasingly urbanized population.

Learning Outcomes


LO1 To provide an advanced understanding of the range and applications of plant and agricultural biotechnologies for meetinghuman needs.

LO2 To be able to describe plant and livestock improvement strategies using biotechnological approaches.

LO3 To consider how biotechnological approaches can be used to meet agricultural and sustainability challenges.



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Paper 1 -Written

n/a 1,2,3 100.00 100 0 SecondSitting

Autumn n/a 2:00 True


No Continuous Assessment



No Research

No Study Abroad





Module Workload

Workload: Full Time



Lecture 20 hrs Lectures 1,2,3 20 PerSemester

1.67

Independent Learning Independent Learning 1,2,3 80 PerSemester

6.67

Total Hours 100.00




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BS2 BS2 Bachelor of Science (Hons.) (Approved)

BY2 BY2 Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) (Hons.) (Approved)

EM1 EM1 Erasmus (Approved)

OA1 OA1 Visiting Students (Approved)

Module Instructors

Module Instructors



RONAN SULPICE [email protected]

GALINA BRYCHKOVA [email protected]

SARA FARRONA [email protected]

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